Sanctions Lawyer

Sanctions Associate (2–6 PQE)

London | Leading International Law Firm

A leading international law firm is seeking a talented mid-level Sanctions Associate (2–6 PQE) to join its growing London-based sanctions practice.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded and expanding team advising major multinational clients, financial institutions, insurers, commodities traders, shipowners, and corporates on complex and high-profile international sanctions matters.

The sanctions practice has experienced significant growth and is now seeking a dedicated associate to strengthen its mid-level bench and support increasing client demand across advisory, transactional, and contentious sanctions work.

The Team

The successful candidate will work on a broad range of UK, EU, US, and international sanctions matters, with a particular focus on financial sanctions and marine sanctions work.

Key areas of work will include:

• Advising clients on UK, EU, US (OFAC), and UN sanctions regimes
• Financial sanctions advisory work, including compliance, risk assessments, licensing, and transactional analysis
• Marine and shipping sanctions, including matters involving shipowners, charterers, insurers, commodities traders, and logistics providers
• Advising on sanctions issues relating to international trade, commodities, energy, and cross-border transactions
• Internal investigations, enforcement issues, and regulatory engagement
• Drafting sanctions-related contractual protections and compliance policies
• Supporting disputes and investigations with sanctions-related elements
• Advising on evolving geopolitical and regulatory developments impacting clients globally

The role offers significant client exposure and the opportunity to work closely with partners and counsel on strategic, market-leading mandates.

Candidate Requirements

Candidates should have:

• 2–6 years’ PQE gained at a leading international or specialist law firm
• Strong experience advising on UK/EU/US sanctions regimes
• Demonstrable expertise in financial sanctions advisory work
• Experience in marine, shipping, trade, or commodities sanctions is highly desirable
• Excellent technical, drafting, and analytical skills
• A commercial and solutions-focused approach
• Strong academic credentials and communication skills

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a market-leading and strategically important sanctions practice at a time of continued growth and investment. The firm offers:

• High-profile international work
• A collaborative and entrepreneurial team environment
• Genuine career development opportunities
• Exposure to complex cross-border sanctions and geopolitical matters
• Competitive remuneration and benefits

if you would like to be considered please send your CV to charlotte.pember@idexconsulting.com